Snowmass, Colorado USA Ski Resort

While upwards of fifty ski resorts across the country purchase renewable energy credits to offset their greenhouse gas emissions, some resorts are getting their hands dirty making their own renewable energy right on the slopes. Aspen Snowmass, one of the first to purchase off site wind energy, recently unveiled a slew of renewable energy projects including several photovoltaic solar arrays and a micro-hydroelectric plant. The Aspen Skiing Company also uses its economic and political position to initiate policy changes at the state and federal levels to reduce the imminent threats of global warming. Oh, and the skiing's pretty good too. Snowmass caters to beginners, experts, skiers, and snowboarders alike with wide groomed trails, three terrain parks, steep mogul-packed runs, and adrenaline inducing rocks, trees, and drops. Youngsters can start out in the Treehouse Kid's Adventure Center for challenging ski and snowboard lessons.
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Resort Information
Resort Stats
- Vertical Drop: 4,406 feet
- Summit: 12,510 feet
- Base: 8,104 feet
- Lifts: 24
- Trails: 91
- Longest Run: 5.3 miles
- Permmited:Yes
- Terrain Park:Yes
- Half-Pipe:Yes
- Annual Snowfall: 300 inches
- Snowmaking: 230 acres
- Skiable Area: 3,132 acres
- Easiest: 6%
- More Difficult: 50%
- Most Difficult: 12%
- Experts Only: 32%
- X-Country: 80 km of groomed trails
- Snow tubing:Yes